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Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal

The Animal Forum is a non-profit organization, formed by a multidisciplinary team, which includes veterinary doctors, lawyers, marketing and communication professionals, geographers and researchers, who support the development of animal protection and defense actions. Our mission is to raise awareness and transform society, seeking to eradicate suffering, cruelty and the worst practices against animals. On this page, you will understand a little more about our history, besides getting information about our mission, our vision and our values. Among our values are ethics, respect, education, awareness, collaboration and activism.

O Fórum Animal é uma organização sem fins lucrativos, formada por uma equipe multidisciplinar, que inclui médicos-veterinários, advogados, profissionais de marketing e comunicação, geógrafos e pesquisadores, que dão suporte no desenvolvimento de ações de proteção e defesa animal. Nossa missão é sensibilizar e transformar a sociedade, buscando erradicar o sofrimento, a crueldade e as piores práticas contra os animais. Nesta página, você vai entender um pouco mais sobre a nossa história, além de obter informações sobre nossa missão, nossa visão e nossos valores. Entre nossos valores estão a ética, o respeito, a educação, a conscientização, a colaboração e o ativismo.

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Founded
Headquarters
São Paulo
Foundation type
Private Association (Associação Privada)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Brazil
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 62

Red flags

· All clear
Receita Federal status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal is a registered education nonprofit based in São Paulo, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its registration number is 04085146/0001-38. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Brazil is 62/100.

Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal is located in São Paulo, Brazil. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal is classified as a Education organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as an Associação Privada.

Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Receita Federal. Visit the Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Animal Forum is a non-profit organization, formed by a multidisciplinary team, which includes veterinary doctors, lawyers, marketing and communication professionals, geographers and researchers, who support the development of animal protection and defense actions. Our mission is to raise awareness and transform society, seeking to eradicate suffering, cruelty and the worst practices against animals. On this page, you will understand a little more about our history, besides getting information about our mission, our vision and our values. Among our values are ethics, respect, education, awareness, collaboration and activism. Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal is classified as a education organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among education charities registered in Brazil: Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100.

Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal is registered in Brazil. While general charitable donations are not directly deductible for individuals, donations to certain government-approved funds (such as those for children's rights or elderly welfare) may qualify for deductions of up to 6% of your income tax due.

Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal is a Brazilian private association (associação privada) - the most common legal form for nonprofits in Brazil. An associação is a membership-based legal entity created by at least two people for a non-economic purpose; decisions are made by the general assembly of members, governed under articles 53-61 of the Brazilian Civil Code (Lei 10.406/2002). Associações privadas are by far the largest category of Brazilian nonprofits - there are roughly 670,000 of them registered with the Receita Federal under nonprofit 'natureza jurídica' codes. It is registered with the Receita Federal under the Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica (CNPJ), with CNPJ 04085146/0001-38.

You can verify Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal's legal status in three ways. First, look up the Receita Federal CNPJ record directly: https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/Cnpjreva_Solicitacao.asp and enter CNPJ 04085146/0001-38. The result page shows the official razão social, legal form (natureza jurídica), registered address, primary economic activity (CNAE), and current status (ativa / suspensa / baixada). Second, search the Mapa das OSCs maintained by IPEA (https://mapaosc.ipea.gov.br/) using either the name or the CNPJ 04085146000138. Mapa OSC aggregates Receita data plus public-sector partnerships and employment counts for over 800,000 Brazilian civil-society organisations. Third, ask the organisation for its most recent estatuto social (bylaws, registered with the local cartório de registro civil de pessoas jurídicas) and its most recent prestação de contas (annual financial report) - legitimate Brazilian nonprofits will share these on request. If the CNPJ is active, the Mapa OSC record matches, and the estatuto / financial report are available, the organisation is legitimate.

Contact Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal directly for current donation methods. Brazilian charities overwhelmingly use Pix - Brazil's instant central-bank payment system, free for individuals and accepted by every retail bank. Pix payments settle in seconds using the recipient's CPF/CNPJ, email, phone or random key (chave Pix) and are the default donation channel for most Brazilian nonprofits. Other common channels: boleto bancário (printable payment slip), TED / DOC bank transfer to the organisation's conta corrente, PicPay, Mercado Pago, PagSeguro, and credit card via Brazilian fundraising platforms such as Vakinha, Benfeitoria, Catarse, Kickante, and Sympla. International donors can give via PayPal, GoFundMe, or international wire transfer (SWIFT). For tax-deductible giving under IRPF (income tax), donations must be channelled through specific funds - FUMCAD / Fundo da Criança e do Adolescente, Fundo do Idoso, and incentive laws for culture (Lei Rouanet), sports (Lei de Incentivo ao Esporte) and health (Pronon, Pronas/PCD); donations to most other charities are NOT deductible from Brazilian income tax. Always confirm the recipient's CNPJ and current Receita status before sending funds.

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Leadership

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Elizabeth Suzanne Mac Gregor
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Elizabeth S•••••• M•• G•••••
President
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Peer charities

Other education in Brazil, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal This page 59 - -
Associacao de Jornalistas de Educacao 62 - -
Efort 62 - -
Instituto par Educacao 62 - -
Plano de Saude Unifenas 62 - -
Arcuss 62 - -
Ecompjr 62 - -
Associacao Franqueados Sor Brasil 62 - -
Instituto Lapidando Sonhos 62 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue)
Officers and trustees
Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue) - 1 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No Demonstrações contábeis (CNPJ) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal

What is Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal?
Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal is a education private association based in São Paulo, Brazil. The Animal Forum is a non-profit organization, formed by a multidisciplinary team, which includes veterinary doctors, lawyers, marketing and communication professionals, geographers and researchers, who support the development of animal protection and defense actions. Our mission is to raise awareness and transform society, seeking to eradicate suffering, cruelty and the worst practices against animals. On this page, you will understand a little more about our history, besides getting information about our mission, our vision and our values. Among our values are ethics, respect, education, awareness, collaboration and activism.
When was Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal founded?
Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal was founded in 2000.
Where is Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal located?
Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal trustworthy?
Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal's registration number?
Registration: 04085146/0001-38 (Brazil).
What is Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal's website?
https://forumanimal.org
Are donations to Forum Nacional de Protecao e Defesa Animal tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Brazil under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.